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        • Album 💿Albums & EPs  💿 of various styles are evaluated in this section of The Musical Hype – we don’t discriminate. Album reviews are also available on the home page. More often than not, the album reviews on the site tend to follow a track-by-track format, commencing with an intro paragraph comprised of background information, and concluding paragraph that wraps things up. Also, GEMS – the best, highly recommended tracks – are selected at the end of each review. Each album also receives a star rating, on a scale of 0 – 5 (½ stars are used as well), that is visible at the beginning and ending of the review. = MASTERPIECE = NEAR MASTERPIECE = EXCELLENT = VERY GOOD = AVERAGE / GOOD = BELOW AVERAGE = MEDIOCRE , , , = BAD
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    the musical hype

    The Musical Hype (he/him) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education and music theory/composition, respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Music and writing are two of the most important parts of his life.
    Ciara, Freak Me [Photo Credit: Beauty Marks Entertainment]
    Music

    Ciara, ‘Freak Me’ | Track Review

    Continuing her musical return, Grammy-winning urban contemporary artist Ciara drops her second single of 2018, “Freak Me,” featuring Tekno.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    J. Cole, Album of the Year (Freestyle) [Photo Credit: Dreamville / Roc Nation]
    Music

    J. Cole, ‘Album of the Year (Freestyle)’ | Track Review

    Post- ‘KOD,’ J. Cole returns with a brief, new single, comprised of straight-up bars, “Album of the Year (Freestyle).”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    Watsky, Welcome to the Family [Photo Credit: Watsky]
    Music

    Watsky, ‘Welcome to the Family’ | Track Review

    Rapper and poet George Watsky returns with his first new single in two years, “Welcome to the Family.” An awesome comeback it is.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    Nicki Minaj, Queen [Photo Credit: Cash Money]
    Album 💿

    Nicki Minaj, Queen | Album Review

    After a four-year hiatus, Nicki Minaj returns with her highly-anticipated, fourth studio album, ‘Queen.’ It doesn’t disappoint for the most part.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    11 Songs That are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise [Photo Credits: Geffen, Interscope, Loma Vista, Pixabay]
    Evergreen

    11 Songs That Are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise | Playlist

    “11 Songs That are Dangerous, Violent, or Otherwise” features music courtesy of Jessie J, Kanye West, Marilyn Manson, and YUNGBLUD among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 14, 2018 ago
    Louis the Child, Dear Sense [Photo Credit: Interscope]
    Music

    Louis the Child, ‘Dear Sense’ | Track Review

    Chi-Town DJ/production duo Louis the Child taps rising pop singer MAX for their infectious, sleekly produced, tongue-in-cheek single, “Dear Sense.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Pig Destroyer, Head Cage [Photo Credit: Relapse]
    Music

    Pig Destroyer, ‘The Torture Fields’ | Track Review

    Grindcore/metal band Pig Destroyer returns with “The Torture Fields,” the second single from their highly-anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Head Cage.’

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Cole Swindell, All of It [Photo Credit: Warner Music Nashville]
    Music

    Cole Swindell, ‘All of It’ | Track Review

    Georgia country musician Cole Swindell returns with the fifth advance single from his highly-anticipated third studio album, the title track, “All of It.”  

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Atmosphere, Make It All Better Again [Photo Credit: Rhymesayers Entertainment]
    Music

    Atmosphere, ‘Make It All Better Again’ | Track Review

    Veteran underground hip-hop duo Atmosphere returns strong with the heartbreak-fueled single, “Make it All Better Again.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    Troye Sivan, Bloom [📷: Capitol]
    Music

    Troye Sivan, ‘Animal’ | Track Review

    Troye Sivan continues to build momentum for his highly-anticipated sophomore album, ‘Bloom,’ with his fifth advanced single, “Animal.”

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    YG, Stay Dangerous [Photo Credit: Def Jam]
    Album 💿

    YG, Stay Dangerous | Album Review

    YG serves a hearty helping of hard-nosed, West Coast and trap-infused bangers on his 3rd studio album, Stay Dangerous.  Wheel not reinvented, but worthwhile.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago
    God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs [Photo Credits: Cash Money, Epic, Pixabay, Republic, Virgin]
    Evergreen

    God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs | Playlist

    “God is in the Midst of These 11 Secular Songs” featuring Ariana Grande, Drake, Florence + The Machine, Stryper, Travis Scott among others.

    By the musical hype, 8 yearsAugust 13, 2018 ago

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